The passage of the Renewable Energy Act, which was authored by Senator Edgardo J. Angara, creates an innovative leverage for the Philippines to establish and enhance a domestic clean energy industry affecting other critical areas of development in science and technology. Complemented by the fact that the country’s Clean Energy Initiative is a Global Initiative, the Philippines is now poised to harness other countries’ technological and business experience, and match them with the country’s great renewable energy potential.
Renewable Power for Emerging Countries - The New Frontier?
Mr. Vince Perez talks about Renewable Power for Emerging Countries at Yale last 26 October 2009. We also feature a relevant presentation by Mr. Perez delivered on 11 December 2008 in Makati City, Philippines.
Mr. Vince Pérez is founder and CEO of Alternergy Partners, a power company focused on developing renewable power projects in emerging countries in Asia. He formerly served as Energy Minister in the Philippines from 2001 to 2005.
Taiwan's Energy policy
COMSTE Executive Director, Dr. Gregory Tangonan, shares on the REACCT website the energy policy presented by Taiwan's Energy Bureau during an official visit to the country last October 15, 2009.
IFC Program Launch
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), an entity under the World Bank group, recently launched the Sustainable Energy Finance Program. Know more about it by downloading the presentation delivered last 29 September 2009 at the Manila Peninsula Hotel.
Philippines: Saudi Arabia of renewable energy? by Sen. Edgardo J. Angara
Oil may be the black gold of the last 100 years, but renewable energy is the green gold of the future. Global investments in renewable energy have been skyrocketing, reaching a record $100 billion in 2007. And in a span of just three years, the world doubled the clean energy it generates, reaching 240 gigawatts in 2007. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, as this figure represents only 5 percent of the global power capacity and 3.4 percent of global power generation.
THE PHILIPPINES IS VERY MUCH READY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY--ANGARA
The first-ever International Renewable Energy and Agriculture Conference (REACT 2009) has produced last week some invaluable insights for the government, academe, research experts and industry leaders to consider in their pursuit of sustainable, alternative source for energy for the country. The event, hosted by the Office of Sen. Adgardo J.
“Green Energy, Agriculture & Industry ” on Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Good news: This period gives due attention to the environment. Most of the 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees honored on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, lead efforts for addressing environment issues. They include Atty. Antonio Oposa, the multi-awarded environment lawyer from the Philippines.
COMSTE on DZRH 666 KhZ Manila (AM Band) - "Green Energy, Agriculture and Industry"
Speakers of the upcoming REACCT (Renewable Energy & Agriculture Conference hosted by COMSTE) will be featured on
Kalikasan, Kaunlaran With Dr. Corazon Claudio
Wednesday, 2 September 2009 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
DZRH 666 KhZ Manila (AM Band)
Guests will be Dr. Gregory Tangonan, Ms. Alelie Funcell, and Atty. J. Leones.
Simultaneous webcast on http://www.eradioportal.com/index.php?p=2&aid=1&sid=2
Simultaneous TV Broadcast on DZRH-TV.
Conference objectives
The Forum expects to draw 200 participants from Asia, including industry practitioners, entrepreneurs, investors and financiers, local and regional non-government organizations, research institutes and academia, advocates, and journalists.